# B vs Meross

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B at none against Meross's 8. B also leads on ratings volume (336K vs 7.9K). Meross's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. B asks for nothing beyond the download.

B holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B has 336K ratings behind it against 7.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of B's written reviews are positive against 77% of Meross's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

B ships an update every 6 weeks, Meross every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | B | Meross |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (336K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **336K** | 7.9K |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orbit Irrigation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066451938) | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) |

## What reviewers say

### B

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939)

Control and monitor your sprinklers from anywhere with this smart watering app. It offers intelligent scheduling based on local weather and soil conditions, or customizable manual programs. An integrated audit tool helps optimize water usage and save money.

**Highlights:** Remote sprinkler control, Smart watering schedules, Weather-based adjustments, Customizable programs, Integrated irrigation audit tool, Water usage optimization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use app
- 🌳 Effective smart watering
- 🌍 Remote control from anywhere
- ⏱️ Convenient manual control
- 📊 Detailed watering history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🌧️ Inaccurate weather data
- 🔍 Unintuitive interface
- 🔀 Inability to control multiple devices together
- 🕰️ Inconsistent watering schedules

**Reported bugs**

- Watering programs not executing as scheduled
- Zones not responding to manual controls
- Connectivity issues causing loss of watering history
- Unexpected changes to programmed watering schedules

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause and resume watering programs
- Integration with smart home platforms (e.g., HomeKit)
- More granular control over watering schedules and zones
- Improved weather forecasting and rain delay functionality
- Global calendar view of all connected devices


### Meross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951)

Control and manage a wide range of smart home devices remotely. Set schedules, create custom scenes, and integrate with voice assistants for automated control. Access troubleshooting guides, firmware updates, and community forums for support.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Custom schedules and scenes, Voice assistant integration, Firmware updates, In-app hardware guides, Consumer forum

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 SMS for a month | $0.99 | per month |
| 优惠测试-月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 优惠测试-年 | $1.99 | per year |
| 优惠测试-周 | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 30 SMS for a month | $2.49 | per month |
| 100 SMS for a month | $6.99 | per month |
| 30 SMS | $3.49 | one-time |
| 100 SMS | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Reliable and stable performance
- 💡 Useful features like power consumption monitoring
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🔌 Seamless integration with smart home platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues and device disconnections
- 🔧 Setup can be tricky at times
- 📱 Limited customization options in the app
- 🕰️ Routines and scheduling could be more flexible

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable garage door status reporting
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16 updates
- Inconsistent device discovery and pairing

**Requested features**

- Add support for more smart home platforms
- Improve app interface and allow for more customization
- Enhance scheduling and automation features
- Provide more detailed energy consumption reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B free?

B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meross free?

Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, B or Meross?

B is rated higher. B averages 4.7 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while Meross averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do B or Meross have ads?

Neither B nor Meross shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, B or Meross?

B ships an update every 6 weeks, and Meross every 2 weeks. Most recently, B was updated on November 7, 2026 and Meross on November 7, 2026.

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